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A Little Slice Of India

5 Posted on 01 / 13 / 2013

This place has authentic south Indian food (my favourite cuisine). Friendly staff, good value, delicious.

Pros: Authentic
Cons: They Are In Melbourne And I Live In Alice!

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authentic, yummy

4 Posted on 04 / 08 / 2010

I've been to Lakishimi Vilas a couple of times for lunch/early dinner. Its like a little cafe you would find in an Indian city shopping district (down to the handbasin in the corner to wash your hands before/after eating). Its basic but clean and the ladies who run it are friendly and helpful, the kitchen is open behind the counter. Smallish menu of snacks and curries (thali-but I think you can order separate dishes), there are lassis and a nice cup of chai. Its a great place for authentic indian vegetarian food. whenever I've been there most customers seem to be of Indian background so I guess that's a good recommendation. Reasonably priced. I dont know if you can book but if you are making a special trip it would be worth checking because it is small and the tables are small too.

Pros: all vegetarian, authentic food, tasty, reasonable

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You gotta try the DOSA!

4 Posted on 02 / 16 / 2007

Dosa is one of those foods, that until recently, was very hard to get it Australia. It is a thin crepe, filled with spicy (typically) potato, served with a thin dhall (called sambar)and cococut chutney. It is vegan, and crispy- few people know how to do it well-this place does. Lakshmi Villas is quaint, cafe style place, often busy and noisy. The staff are friendly, the food always good and fresh and prepared with care. I would recommend this place for the food, but not particularly for the ambience.

Pros: excellent food, lots of vegan options, service friendly
Cons: noisy